Deer River/White Bear Lake, MN
Age 89

Passed peacefully on February 23rd, 2018. Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend will be greatly missed by many. Jim was known for his love and dedication to keeping his home and property pristine, as well as his commitment to helping others including family, friends and neighbors.

Preceded in death by beloved wife of 59 years Julene M. Delesha, parents Claire A. Delesha and Cornelius J. Delesha. Survived by loving sisters Marcelle Diedrich and Dianne Marshall, six children Michael, Patrick, Jeffrey, Lynn, James, Anne, grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews. A Family and Friends Gathering will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018
at Johnson Peterson Funeral Home 2130 2nd Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 with a reception beginning at 11:00 a.m. and a service beginning at 1:00 p.m.  A Celebration of Jim's life will be held this summer (date and time to be determined) at Sand Lake Community Center in Spring Lake, MN.  Memorials to Sand Lake Township are appreciated. The family of James J. Delesha would like to thank Amanda and all the staff at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care in Grand Rapids, MN for their support and service.